Our goal is to advance the interests of property owners in Port Elgin and Saugeen Township to various levels of government and private agencies to maintain and improve the quality of life in this beautiful recreational area!
The Beachers' Organization is composed of the general membership and a volunteer Board of Directors that meet regularly during the spring, summer and fall. We welcome our members to attend the Annual General meeting to share ideas and concerns in an open and friendly forum and to contact any director at any time.
A Common Voice:
We act as a common voice on behalf of members by expressing concerns, opinions and recommendations to the appropriate individuals and/or officials on issues with potential impact on the community. For example:
- Municipal Strategic Plans
- Local By-Law changes
- Beach development and maintenance
- Taxation
A Communicator:
- We provide members with pertinent information on current topics by means of:
- Timely Newsletters
- An open Annual General Meeting.
A Provider of Services:
We provide services that members feel are important by:
- Conducting surveys to gain members' ideas on key issues such as: the town's Official Plan, and a Waterfront Master Plan
- Implementing an optional winter patrol service.
- Producing an Annual Directory of members and other community information.
A Community Builder:
We have a volunteer Board of Directors who work on behalf of members by:
- Building congenial and respectful working relationships with the Municipal Council members and senior officials from the Police, Fire, Community Services and Public Works Departments.
- Improving signage in beach areas and trails.
- Arranging for “Operation Identification” for home protection.
An Associate:
We co-operate with other like minded organizations on issues of common interest by:
- Being a member of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations (FOCA) and the Waterfront Ratepayers after Fair Taxation (WRAFT) where the focus is on taxation and assessment issues.
- Working with the Southampton Residents’ Association on mutual concerns.
- Collaborating with the Lake Huron Centre for Costal Conservation on beach and dune preservation.
The Beachers' Organization is focused on important community concerns and issues.
- We have a strong united voice in Saugeen Shores
- We take an active role in challenging and resolving community issues
- We become involved when sensitive environmental concerns need to be addressed
- We are a great resource of community stewardship and information
- We maintain a watchful eye on our neighbourhoods
The Beachers' Organization makes a difference!
Please contact us with your comments, suggestions, or enquiries. Do we have your e-mail address?
e-mail: manager@beachers.org
telephone: 519 386-0934
mail: Port Elgin & Saugeen Township Beachers’ Organization
Box 377
Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0
